Outlining is what most people do (those who outline at all). Structuring is what people should be doing, whether they do it before, during, or after writing. O
utlining is vague, or can be vague and concentrates on the steps and may be random or unrefined. Structuring is specific and intentional.
Let me give you a not-so-hyperbolic example.
Outline:
We meet…
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